How to travel from Sandefjord to Flåm, Norway

The distance between Sandefjord and Flåm is around 367km (228 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Sandefjord to Flåm by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out FlåmSandefjord if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+
train
+

Plane and Train

Fly from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Flåm stasjon.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,455($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
2
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Drammen stasjon and then to Flåm stasjon.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 545($53)
3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Flåm Station.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance381km (237 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sandefjord and Flåm

There are several options for getting from Sandefjord to Flåm by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around NOK 545 ($53) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,455 ($140).

The distance between Sandefjord and Flåm is around 367km (228 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (165 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Sandefjord and Flåm by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sandefjord to Flåm is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx NOK 1,455 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Sandefjord and Flåm, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around NOK 545 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sandefjord and Flåm. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sandefjord to Flåm. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Drammen stasjon. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Norwegian Railways run train services between Sandefjord and Flåm. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sandefjord and Flåm. We recommend that you fly from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Flåm stasjon. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sandefjord to Flåm. We recommend that you fly from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Flåm stasjon. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Flåm is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Flåm. Bringeland Airport (FDE) (FDE) and Bergen Airport (BGO) (BGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Sandefjord and Flåm. The distance is around 381km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sandefjord to Flåm is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around NOK 545 ($53).

How do I get from Sandefjord to Flåm

Compare travel optionsbetween Sandefjord and Flåm

Transport options from Sandefjord to Flåm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 20m
NOK 1,455($140)
3 times a week448km (278 miles)
Train
6hrs
NOK 545($53)
3 times a week367km (228 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
NOK 840($82)
on demand381km (237 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Sandefjord and Flåm

Train operators

Airlines

Airports near Flåm

The following major airports near Flåm offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.

SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Flåm
FDE
Bringeland Airport (FDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Flåm
BGO
Bergen Airport (BGO)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Flåm